The CanadaVisa Study Hub is a new online portal for international students in Canada and recent graduates working on a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). The Study Hub links members with a wide range of tools and resources to help them make the most of their time in Canada, and start their pathway to permanent residence. Study Hub members […]
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Every month, Attorney David Cohen will answer a few general Canadian immigration questions submitted by our readers. These questions cover immigration programs, eligibility, processing, language requirements, investing in Canada, landing, admissibility, studying in Canada, working in Canada, and much more. Here are this month’s questions and answers. 1. I was born in Ghana, but I am an […]
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The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian immigration and citizenship that have taken place over the past couple of weeks. Our Canadian immigration news briefs bring you the latest news as it happens. When published, these articles are posted across our social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+ and LinkedIn. Follow us across […]
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Welcome to CanadaVisa Social! It is an exciting week for us here — in addition to reaching 500,000 likes on Facebook, we have also welcomed a new channel to the CanadaVisa Social family. Canada Study News, our network for international students and those considering studying in Canada, is now on Facebook to bring you all the latest […]
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The historical narrative of North America is built on immigration. Both Canada and United States, and Mexico, for that matter, are largely populated by the sons, daughters, and other descendants of individuals and families who at one point made a major life decision to seek a new and better life far from home. For many, […]
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The confusion surrounding U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order banning travel to that country from citizens of seven countries continues, creating havoc at U.S. airports and disappointment at ports of entry on the Canadian border. On Monday evening, a Syrian permanent resident of Canada was denied entry to the U.S., despite Canada’s Immigration Minister having […]
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Minister Hussen adds that Canada will offer temporary residency to people stranded by ban After a weekend of confusion following U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order to temporarily suspend immigration from seven specific countries, it now appears that dual citizens of those countries and Canada will be able to travel to the U.S. The countries […]
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The details of an exciting new Canadian immigration program, the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program, have been announced. Through this program, around 2,000 newcomers may submit an application for permanent residence in 2017. The pilot program is set to last for three years, and involves the provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and […]
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Canada’s Express Entry immigration selection system continues to grow, giving more aspiring immigrants the opportunity to obtain permanent residence. The latest draw, which took place on January 25, issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to 3,508 candidates in the pool with 453 or more Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points. Once again, this is the largest draw […]
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A comprehensive report financed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) projects that up to half of the Canadian population could be first generation immigrants and their children by the year 2036. The study, which was released by Statistics Canada, states that the proportion of immigrants in Canada’s population could reach 30 percent by 2036 — compared […]
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The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian immigration and citizenship that have taken place over the past couple of weeks. Our Canadian immigration news briefs bring you the latest news as it happens. When published, these articles are posted across our social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+ and LinkedIn. Follow us across […]
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January 11 draw has lowest Comprehensive Ranking System cut-off point in nearly a year A positive end to 2016 for Express Entry candidates for immigration to Canada has carried into 2017, with larger draws and a consistent decline in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) requirement providing much cause for optimism. To many observers — including […]
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Ahmed Hussen, a Somali-born Member of Parliament who came to Canada as a refugee at the age of 16, has been appointed as the country’s new Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship. He takes over from John McCallum, who had served in the role since the Liberal Party took office in November, 2015. The 40 […]
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New application package from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) clarifies the application process for sponsoring a spouse or common-law partner. Canada’s spousal and common-law partner sponsorship immigration program has been responsible for reuniting many thousands of couples and families, and is one of the many progressive features of Canada’s immigration system that set it […]
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Around 1,400 Canadian permanent residents per year are issued a removal order for failing to satisfy their obligations as permanent residents. Moreover, the success rate of appeals made to a tribunal is less than 10 percent. A removal order may be issued when it is established that someone is in breach of the Immigration and Refugee Protection […]
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The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian immigration and citizenship that have taken place over the past couple of weeks. Our Canadian immigration news briefs bring you the latest news as it happens. When published, these articles are posted across our social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+ and LinkedIn. Follow us across […]
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Welcome to CanadaVisa Social! Every day, we work hard to bring you the latest updates and top stories relating to immigration to Canada. Whether you’re looking to work or study in Canada, or considering making the big move to immigrate permanently, our channels will introduce you to a community that believes in supporting each other […]
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Two years after the Express Entry system was first introduced, the number of candidates being invited to apply to immigrate to Canada through the system continues to rise. The latest draw, which took place on January 11, was the first time the number of Invitations to Apply (ITAs) passed the 3,000 mark — indeed, it […]
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The first Express Entry draw for immigration to Canada of 2017 has taken place, with 2,902 candidates in the pool having been issued an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence on January 4. The number of Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points required in order for a candidate to receive an ITA in this […]
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has unveiled the new ‘Interest to Sponsor’ form for the popular Parent and Grandparent Program (PGP). The form, which went live on January 3, will be available until 12 p.m. EST on February 2, 2017. Through the PGP, Canadian citizens and permanent residents may sponsor their parents and grandparents to […]
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It was a busy morning in the offices of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP), which received 500 new applications for its International Skilled Worker – Occupations In-Demand sub-category in just a few hours after reopening on January 4. The speed at which this popular Canadian immigration sub-category opened and closed highlighted, once again, the necessity for […]
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Certain prospective visitors to Canada are still encountering issues with the Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), an electronic document that is required for most visa-exempt visitors to Canada. Over the holiday period, many accounts emerged of travellers facing delays, or missed flights, because they were not aware of the eTA requirement. First introduced in August, 2015, […]
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Every month, Attorney David Cohen will answer a few general Canadian immigration questions submitted by our readers. These questions cover immigration programs, eligibility, processing, language requirements, investing in Canada, landing, admissibility, studying in Canada, working in Canada, and much more. Here are this month’s questions and answers. 1. If parents or grandparents are in Canada on […]
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The following is a summary of developments concerning Canadian immigration and citizenship that have taken place over the past couple of weeks. Our Canadian immigration news briefs bring you the latest news as it happens. When published, these articles are posted across our social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+ and LinkedIn. Follow us across […]
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Welcome to CanadaVisa Social! Thanks to you, 2016 was our best year yet for social engagement — and we want to make 2017 even better. This year promises to be an important one in the world of Canadian immigration, and we’re going to make sure you get the latest news and information as it happens. […]
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